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FAIR-WEATHER  BOOKE 


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CUPID'S 

FAIR-WEATHER 

BOOKE 

Incttiding  An 

ALMANACK 

FOR  ANY  TWO  YEARS 

(True  Love  Ought  To  Last  That  Long) 

Bj-  JOHN  CECIL  CLAY 
and  OLIVER  HERFORD 
TiirecHon   of  DANIEL  CUPID 


Published  for  ye  VublicK.  Goode  by 

Charles  Scribner's  Sons 

New  York 


To  All 

Good 

Hearticulturists 


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AUTHORS'  NOTE 

IN  bringing  out  this,  the  second  volume 
of  the  Cupid's  Almanack,  we  have 
deemed  it  advisable  to  devote  our  principal 
effort  to  informing  you.  Good  Hearticul- 
turists,  just  \vhat  the  conditions  of  the 
elements  will  be  at  the  various  seasons. 
This  is  of  the  greatest  importance,  and  the 
success  of  your  w^ork  depends  largely  upon 
the  judgment  used  in  selecting  the  time 
to  begin. 

Enthusiasm  is  necessary  but  do  not  be 
too  impetuous  for  many  a  failure  has  come 
from  rushing  ahead  while  yet  conditions 
are  too  cold  and  many  a  Hope  Vine  has 
been  killed  by  a  late  frost. 

If  you  have  started  your  work  indoors 
do  not  be  in  too  great  haste  to  set  out; 


young  plants  need  a  great  deal  of  warmth 
and  attention  and  can  stand  extremely  high 
temperature,  while  very  little  cold  is  apt  to 
be  fatal. 

In  Hearticulture  so  much  depends  on— 
whether? 


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JANUARY 


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The  Water-bearer 


THE  WATER-MAN 

'When  I  consider  how  I  spent  my  days. 
And  mind  me  of  the  reckless  race  I  ran, 

I  am  resolved  that  I  ^vill  mend  my  ways. 
And  sw^ear  henceforth  to  be  a  W^ater-man. 


CUPID'S  FORECAST 
JANUARY 

GENERAL  depression,  caused  by  Brain- 
storms of  December.  This  is  succeeded 
by  a  wave  of  Good  Resolutions,  accompa- 
nied by  a  general  downpour  of  Ice  "Water. 
The  cold  w^ave  may  be  counted  upon  to 
pass  quickly,  being  followed  by  brighter 
days  and  a  Rising  Glass. 


FEBRUARY 


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The  Fishes 


THE  FISHES 


Now  forth  to  fisl 

And  baits  his 
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Cupid  has  lent  h| 

Alas !   Our  titie 
fishes 


goes  good  Saint  Valentine, 
gentle  hook  with  tender 

s  bow  for  rod  and  line, 
has  come  —  we  are  the 


CUPID'S  FORECAST 
FEBRUARY 

GENERALLY  frigid  airs,  varied  by  storms 
and  melting  spells,  with  changing  tem- 
perature until  the  Fourteenth,  when  a  soft 
w^ave  will  sweep  over  the  country  accom- 
panied by  sentimental  Mail  Storms,  result- 
ing in  a  general  rise  of  temperament  and 
a  happier  atmosphere.  Husbandmen  w^ho 
are  cultivating  matrimony  w^ill  be  much 
troubled  through  this  month  by  the  squally 
nights. 


MARCH 

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The  Ram 

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THE  RAM 

The  Nvind  is  like  to  a  Rampageous  Ratn, 
That  rushes  to  and  fro  and  round  about. 

I  speed  my  parting  hat  with  futile  damn. 
As  my  umbrella  turneth  inside  out. 


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CUPID'S  FORECAST 
MARCH 

MARKED  coldness,  followed  by  windy 
sighs,  culminating  in  stormy  bluster. 
Alternate  Frostiness  and  Melting.  A  de- 
pressing month  and  one  to  test  the  intensity 
of  the  heart  gardener.  All  but  the  hardiest 
plants  must  be  given  extreme  attention,  and 
many  gardeners,  to  avoid  the  danger  of  a 
frost,  sit  up  far  into  the  night  with  their 
favorite  plants  during  this  month.  But  at 
the  best  it  is  apt  to  be  chilly  and  unpleasant 
going.  The  month  ends  in  calm,  indifferent 
weather. 


APRIL 


The  Bull 


THE  BULL 

Thro'  melting  clouds  the  ever-gaining  Sun 

Predicts  a  rise  in  Summer's  stock  to-day. 

The  Bears  of  Winter  now  are  on  the  run. 

The  Bull  of  Spring  o'er  April's  Bourse 
holds  sway. 


CUPID'S  FORECAST 
APRIL 

I  ESS  cold  but  very  changeable.  Brief  in- 
J  tervals  of  smiling  weather,  succeeded 
by  frowning  clouds  and  petulant  showers. 
Sudden  storms,  accompanied  by  floods  of 
tears,  \vhich  dry  rapidly  as  w^armer  feeling 
prevails.  The  first  Spring  Hats  begin  to 
come  out  and  the  mewing  of  Pussy  W^illow 
is  heard  in  the  land.  The  month  will  end 
^vith  soft,  engaging  w^eather. 


MAY 

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The  Twins 

THE  TWINS 

W^inter  the  Dotard,  foord  by  April's  tears, 

Is  fain  to  linger  in  the  lap  of  Spring, 

When,  with  her  tall  twin  brothers.  May 
appears. 

And  bids  him  have  no  thought  of  such 
a  thing. 


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CUPID'S  FORECAST 

MAY 

SMALL  birds  will  begin  house-hunting 
and  set  the  fashion  by  choosing  mates. 
Soft  airs  prevail  and  the  skies  are  rosy. 
The  first  leaflets  of  Spring  poetry  begin 
to  come  out.  Occasional  warm  show^ers, 
melting  hearts  and  budding  friendships. 
A  few  sharp  storms,  followed  by  bright 
making-up  weather. 


JUNE 

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THE  CRAB 

Since  it  is  written  "Crabbed  Age  and  Youth 

Cannot  together  live,"  now  strange  to  tell. 

The  crusty  Crab  for  love  of  June's  sw^eet 
tooth 

Lays  down  his  life  and  doffs  his  armored 
shell. 


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CUPID^S  FORECAST 

JUNE 

DEPRESSION  in  heart  areas,  relieved 
by  brief  storms  which  clear  the  air. 
A  wave  of  tenderness  over  all  the  heart 
regions,  foUow^ed  by  a  general  warm  feeling 
and  the  glad  ringing  of  church  bells.  If  you 
are  going  to  cultivate  Matrimony  this  year, 
now  is  the  time  to  begin.  Flowery  senti- 
ments abound.  Increasing  warmth  produces 
an  atmosphere  charged  w^ith  restlessness  in 
the  thickly  peopled  heart  centres.  Unset- 
tled w^eather  and  clouds,  melting  aw^ay  in 
epistolary  showers. 


JULY 

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The  Lion 

THE  LION 

See  how  the  Lion  rages  in  July 

And  shakes  his  mane  and  walketh  up 
and  down. 

And  roars  for  hunger.  Shall  I  tell  you  w^hy ? 

The  folk  who  feed  him  all  are  out  of 
to\vn. 


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CUPID'S  FORECAST 
JULY 

GENERAL  seaward  tnovetnent  in  the 
air,  followed  by  ocean  breezes  and 
heavily  charged  Hotel  Atmosphere.  "Waves 
of  hot  air,  principally  on  the  beaches  and 
hotel  piazzas.  Engaging  w^eather  every- 
where, with  intervals  of  changeableness. 
Cooler  airs  and  tempermentary  depression, 
w^hich  are  foUow^ed  by  clearing  skies  and 
renew^ed  w^arm  pressure. 


AUGUST 


The  Virgin 


THE  VIRGIN 

Come  maidens  all,  for  grace  or  beauty 
kno\vn. 

Behold  your  queen  in  virgin  majesty— 

The  Summer  Girl,  who  sits  on  August's 
throne 

And  holds  her  court  beside  the  laughing 
sea. 


CUPID^S  FORECAST 
AUGUST 

CUPID'S  Shooting  Season  is  at  its 
height.  Steady  ^veather.  Bright  skies 
and  continued  prevalence  of  Hot  Air.  A 
few  storms,  violent,  but  of  short  duration, 
and  ending  in  still  warmer  conditions.  Tow^- 
ards  the  end  of  the  month  a  slightly  de- 
pressed atmosphere,  but  the  month  will  end 
with  a  sunlit  sea  and  w^arm  w^aves.  The 
barometer  will  register  very  w^arm,  close 
weather,  and  many  hearts  hitherto  un- 
affected w^ill  melt.  Look  out  for  Moon- 
stroke  and  Heartburn. 


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The  Scales 

THE  SCALES 

Careful  September  doth  exactly  weigh. 
Upon  her  balance,  equal  Night  and  Day; 

But  when  I  make  my  reckoning  in  the  Fall 
I  find  there  is  no  "  balance ''  there  at  all. 


CUPID^S  FORECAST 
SEPTEMBER 

SOMEWHAT  cooler  feeling,  and  petu- 
lent  storms  more  prevalent.  Engaging 
weather  becomes  unsettled  and  breaks  up. 
General  moistness,  followed  by  dow^npours, 
clearing  up  in  some  quarters,  but  generally 
cloudy  and  depressed,  and  the  landscape  will 
wear  a  gloomy  and  lonely  appearance. 


OCTOBER 


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THE  SCORPION 

'Tis  said  the  Scorpion,  when  hemmed  in  by 
Fire, 

Mocking  the  flames,  will  do  herself  to 
death. 

So  Summer  dying  smiles  upon  her  pyre 

Of  maples  fanned  to  flame  by  Autumn's 
breath. 


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CUPID'S  FORECAST 
OCTOBER 

SLIGHT  return  of  warmer  conditions  but 
varying  and  unreliable.  End  of  the 
month  chilly.  The  first  frost.  The  leaves  of 
the  Time  Table  begin  to  turn  rapidly.  This 
may  be  taken  as  a  sign  of  a  change  and  is 
followed  by  a  return  to  a  dense,  high  press- 
ure atmosphere. 


NOVEMBER 

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The  Archer 

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THE  ARCHER 

I  hear  the  singing  of  his  Cyprus  bow 

As  conies  the  Archer  down  the  lonely 
^vays. 

Through  my  sad  heart  his  mournful  arrows  go, 

"Winged  with  the  memories  of  Summer 
days. 


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CUPID'S  FORECAST 
NOVEMBER 

DULL  feeling  in  the  air.  Unpleasant 
underfoot  for  Hearts.  Dark,  cloudy 
outlook,  with  small  hope  of  clearing  up. 
Heavy  rain  of  bills,  followed  by  many  ter- 
rible male  storms.  Weather  brightens 
slightly,  but  stuffy  towards  Thanksgiving. 
High  w^inds  follow,  caused  by  everyone 
complaining  at  once  about  the  ^veather. 


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DECEMBER 

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The  Goat 

THE  GOAT 


Frolic  of  foot  yet  bearded  like  a  sage. 

The  Goat  may  stand  for  Jovial  Old  Age. 

His  horns  are  horns  of  plenty  and  good  cheer. 
He  is  the  jolly  MASCOT  of  the  year. 


Pattern  of  a  nice  Christmas 
present  for  a  young  man 


A  good  pattern  for  making  up 
at  any  time 


CUPID^S  FORECAST 
DECEMBER 

BRIGHTER.  Very  cold  for  those  out- 
side, but  warm  on  the  inside,  where 
there  is  a  tendency  to  Hot  Air.  The  cheer- 
ful sounds  of  Kissing  Larks  are  heard  under 
the  mistletoe  branches.  Bracing  weather 
everyw^here.  Excellent  for  skates,  and  good 
slaying  for  Cupid.  About  the  25th  of  the 
month  a  terrific  shower  of  gifts  and  good 
w^ishes  may  be  looked  for.  The  month  w^ill 
end  in  violent  Brain  Storms. 


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ADDENDA 


NOTE 

FOR  many  years  the  question  has  been 
much  discussed  as  to  the  value,  to 
Hearticulturists,  of  Moonlight  as  a  plant 
food. 

From  our  own  experiments  we  have 
found  it  of  the  greatest  help  and  a  decided 
stimulant  to  the  Engagement  Vines;  the 
Proposal  Plant  invariably,  although  seem- 
ingly on  the  point  of  bursting  into  flow^er, 
defers  its  blossoming  until  a  moonlight 
night ;  w^hile  our  Hammock  Vines  have  lost 
half  their  sweetness  when  Moonlight  has 
not  been  supplied  them.  On  the  other  hand, 
our  Porch  Climbers  have  not  done  so  well 
with  Moonlight. 


TIDES 

THEIR  are  two  kinds  of  Tides,  the  Tied 
and  the  Untied.  Most  of  the  Tied  would 
rather  be  Untied  and  all  of  the  Untied  want  to 
be  Tied— and  they  will.     (This  is  life.) 

All  through  the  Spring  months  the  Untied 
w^ill  be  very  active,  in  fact,  until  the  full  of  the 
late  June  Moon,  known  as  the  *' Honeymoon," 
after  w^hich  time  a  tremendous  increase  may  be 
noticed  in  the  Tieds.  This  is  often  spoken  of  as 
''  the  Swell  of  the  Tied." 

Through  the  summer  months  the  Tieds  w^ill 
run  smoothly  (often  because  they  are  far  apart). 

"With  Fall,  how^ever,  many  Tieds  w^ill  be 
again  united  and  it  w^ill  be  cold  and  squally  and 
there  will  be  very  large  bill  owes  and  storms. 

But  through  it  all  the  dear  old  Gulp  Stream 
\vill  ever  flow  merrily  on,  dispensing  "Warmth, 
Good  Cheer  and  Forgetfulness. 

Some  famous  Tiedal  waves  have  been : 
Brigham  Young 
Venus 
Blue  Beard 
Solomon 


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